Malta
History of the Assemblies of God in Malta The Catholic Church is the State Church and has regained some of the influence lost during socialist rule. Its people are perhaps the most devout, practicing Catholics of all of Europe. Protestant activity among Maltese was illegal before 1964. There is still much opposition to the preaching of the gospel by non-Catholics, and any activities of this kind are still undermined. However, there are those in authority who have shown friendship for the cause of the gospel. Evangelism efforts began by a Norwegian Pentecostal evangelist in the early 1970Ős. In 1983 the first Pentecostal church was founded with the help of the British Assemblies of God. In 1985 it was recognized as an official Assemblies of God work in Malta. In 1992 The Assemblies of God of Malta was constitutionally established and is composed of three ordained ministers pastoring three churches. The ministry of ICI University is having significant impact on many Maltese Evangelical believers. It has sponsored training ministries for believers of all ages and several denominations. Tent evangelism has been one of the most effective outreach tools for the church in Malta.
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